Thymus praecox 'Reiter's Red'
Thymus praecox 'Reiter's Red'
Creeping Thyme
Olive-green evergreen foliage grows thick and tough, making it an ideal fast growing groundcover or alternative to a traditional lawn. Lavender-pink flowers add to its appeal in mid-summer. While edible, it's more valued as a groundcover. (Groundcover)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 2-3" tall x 18" wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Culinary Uses Culinary UsesDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantEdible Parts Edible Parts
Evergreen EvergreenFragrant Fragrant
Medicinal Uses Medicinal UsesProstrate or vining growth habit Prostrate or vining growth habit
Rockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine PlantTakes Light Foot Traffic Takes Light Foot Traffic